Blind date with the supposed Rose

* Bernards Villa *

As Liam walked in, he felt a mix of emotions. This is the house he was raised with love and care. The place that nothing except laughters could be heard was as silent as a graveyard.

He avoided coming back here after the incident thirteen years ago.

Madam Ashley, Liam's mother enveloped her son into a hug and welcomed him.

"You're welcome, son. I didn't know you'd actually come but I waited for you" she said passionately.

"I missed you, mum. Sorry for coming so late" he apologized softly.

"No, no, that's not a problem. Your grandmother is waiting for you in her study room" she told him.

"Should I go in?" He asked and she nodded approvingly in reply.

Liam walked to his grandmother's study room and knocked on the door.

"Who is that?"

"Grandma, it's Liam"

"Come in. Sit down" Liam sat on the chair and she came to sit beside him hurriedly.